WHAT THE FUCK. I just typed a monster post... was proofreading... pressed backspace, and IE went crazy on me. Post draft deleted. LOL.
Ok, here's the deal - I have two main reasons for not pursuing legal action, as well as a few miscellaneous comments to follow:
Reasons*
1. My hectic life. (a) I'm buying a house and close on the 31st of this month, (b) My mom had a stroke last month, the family is recooperating, and we're helping her along the slow road of recovery, and (c) I don't work a normal job... it's not the normal 8 hr. days. It's not like I couldn't pursue action around all of these things, but if I just let it go, it's just one more thing off my plate.
2. Second chance? Maybe this is my opportunity to give someone a second chance. Let's consider for a second... the consequenses could be severe. Possible jail time? Yea, it's possible, esp. considering he tried to divert funds from my bank account. Do I really want to pull the trigger and do that to someone? He's 18. He's young, immature, and at that age, people (esp. males) do really stupid things. Maybe he's laughing that I'm giving him a second chance, maybe he doesn't understand yet, but I know that one day, he will. One day, he will realize the severity of this, and maybe be grateful that I gave him this pardon. Maybe that day will be before he starts spawning children. Maybe then, he'll be a good father and give them a good childhood, so that his kids won't do something (to this extent) when they turn 18.** (Yes, they'll still smoke weed... I really can't help that.
) I could be going on a tangent, but the point is this: his life might turn out better if I do this, so that's why I'm doing it. I'm giving him a second chance.
Miscellaneous.
1. He's
lucky he made payment. It somewhat shows honesty, and to an extent, it shows remorse. (Yes, I understand it also shows that he's worried about the consequenses.) Granted, I don't have the money yet, but he did provide a tracking number, so things look good.
2. Jimmy, I think your actions are out of line. I ultimately think that the decision is mine, and it pisses me off that you're talking to Police and emailing Pokerstars about MY situation. You're talking about my information, and it's too personal, IMO. You're an asshole for getting so personal w/out my consent. And your song sucks. What do you really think you're going to accomplish without my cooperation? NONE of this is admissible at trial. If I don't testify to this, it's called hearsay. GG Rules of Evidence.
That's all I have for now. The original post was better.
*If you don't agree, I don't care.
**My legal experience tells me that all of this would amount to numerous felonies. It's hard to get a good job with that on your record, so it's entirely possible that he spends his life being a criminal to "make it."